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Perceptions of Cancer Risk, Cause, and Needs in Participants from Low Socioeconomic Background at Risk for Hereditary Cancer.

Behavioral medicine (Washington, D.C.) - 1 Jan 2000

Underhill Meghan L, Habin Karleen R, Shannon Kristen M

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The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions of cancer risk, cause, and needs in participants from a low socioeconomic background at risk for hereditary cancer. We surveyed 307 individuals with the Cancer Awareness and Needs survey and received 128 responses (41.6% response rate). Family history, genetics, and tobacco use were selected most frequently as a cause of cancer; 36% (n = 46) selected fate...

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PMID: 26808295
DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2016.1138925

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